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Trump says Netanyahu requested a meeting; it would be their first face-to-face since February's war room session.

The Finance Ministry and Defense Ministry have agreed on a framework to resolve their budget dispute through the end of the year. The deal includes an immediate funding increase, a monitoring mechanism, and approval to move forward with the military’s long-term buildup plan.

Marking 20 years since the Second Lebanon War, Israel held the state memorial ceremony for those who fell in the war. In his remarks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "Not only is Israel not weak like a spider’s web, as Nasrallah said — Israel is strong like strands of steel."

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel is preparing for the possibility that fighting with Iran could flare up again: "If Iran fires missiles at Israel, Israel will strike Iran with force — it could happen within two days."

Netanyahu will update opposition leader Lapid on Iran and northern border security after a 2.5-month pause in briefings.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his statements against Israel and said Jerusalem will raise the issue with the United States: "Hardly a day goes by without Erdogan calling for the destruction of the State of Israel—we take those words very seriously."

Netanyahu is trying to widen his coalition path beyond his usual right-wing bloc, without giving up his core national red lines

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a press conference Saturday night, addressing the upcoming elections and the framework agreement with Lebanon. He stressed that the IDF will continue to hold a security zone in southern Lebanon and, speaking about the elections ahead, said: "I am not boycotting anyone."

Just before *Shabbat*, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that understandings had been reached with the Lebanese government and that a framework agreement had been signed between the two countries. The IDF will gradually transfer responsibility in certain areas to the Lebanese army, while Israel will retain freedom of action until Hezbollah is disarmed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the graduation ceremony for combat officers at Bahad 1. Netanyahu said, "The security missions have not yet been completed. There are still things to do in facing Iran and Hamas."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined Israel’s wartime gains and plans to rebuild the north. At the same time, concern is growing in Jerusalem over the possibility of Syrian forces entering Lebanon following recent remarks by President Donald Trump.

After 98 hearings on the witness stand, the years-long case is entering a new phase. Here are the charges, Netanyahu’s defense and what comes next

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again made clear that the IDF has full operational freedom in southern Lebanon. Lebanese reports say IDF forces have withdrawn from several areas.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday night publicly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy for the first time. Speaking at the JNS International Policy Summit alongside U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Netanyahu drew a sharp comparison to how America would respond if terrorists across its border were killing its citizens. Huckabee added with a smile: "Before I came here, I checked to make sure I hadn’t been fired for backing Israel’s operations in Lebanon."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the memorial ceremony for his brother, Lt. Col. Yoni Netanyahu, of blessed memory, marking 50 years since he was killed in "Operation Yonatan." Netanyahu said: "We will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary."

Trump says he will likely support Netanyahu in Israeli elections but wants to review all candidates first.

President Donald Trump said, "I gave Israel a copy of the memorandum of understanding with Iran." At the same time, he continued criticizing Israel’s conduct in Lebanon: "You don’t have to take down a building every time there’s a Hezbollah operative inside."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today wrapped up the prosecution’s cross-examination in his trial. In a small number of hearings scheduled for next week, he will face follow-up questioning from his own defense attorneys.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held his first press conference tonight since the announcement of the agreement between the United States and Iran, saying: “If not for Israel’s actions in Iran, the citizens of this country would have faced the danger of mass destruction.”

Israeli officials warn the framework could give Iran immediate relief while leaving uranium, missiles, Hezbollah and proxies for later talks